I wonder if I can get some ideas. I replaced my rear shoes, hardware, and wheel cylinders just a little bit ago. I ended up with a little squeak and decided to get the drums turned. It worked for a few days, maybe a week, but it is back again. I am positive it is in the rear but I wonder what else could it be. I have new shoes, wheel cylinders, and hardware. I inspected it the other day and everything looks fine.

What options do I have? Do they make ceramic shoes? I may just go that route but hate to buy new shoes again.

 

Did you make sure to lube them up properly? There are a few points on the backing plate where the shoes rub that should be lubed, as well as on the wheel cylinder. If you didn't I would go back and do that

 

I was thinking about doing that. I did forget to sand those areas and lube them. Will that fix my problem you think?

 

Its a good possibility, I would give it a try

 

Squeaks only when intial push of brake pedal is sign of improper adjustment of shoes. Too much clearance, tighen .

 

That may also be the case, however it squeaks without pressing the pedal. The squeak goes away once you press the pedal. I did have a hard time adjusting though, so that could also be the problem. I plan on giving them a good overhaul this weekend so get rid of that annoying noise.